The Whooping Crane is a large species of wader native to North America. Along with the Sandhill Crane, they are the only crane species in North America. They are named for their call, which is a bugle-like "whooping" sound.
Whooping Cranes are the tallest bird in North America, standing nearly five feet tall. They are an endangered species, with the population reaching a low of 100 individuals in the 1980s. They are now the focus of conservation efforts including training young birds to migrate using ultralight aircraft.
Crane fans in Wisconsin are talking about a unique chick being raised by a mixed pair of cranes in Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The chick appears to be the offspring of a male Whooping Crane (identified as DAR 16-11) and a female Sandhill Crane. The chick, who... Read more »
Today's featured t-shirt showcases a family of one of our most recent additions to the Birdorable collection – the majestic Whooping Crane. Embrace the charm of the Whooping Crane family with this new Birdorable design! It captures a pair of adult Whooping Cranes, illustrated in our signature Birdorable... Read more »
